Starke County and North Judson emergency units were dispatched to a motor-vehicle accident on US 421 north of San Pierre Wednesday evening.
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North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Reports Busiest Year in FD History
With more than 300 calls so far this year, the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department has kept historically busy in 2019, according to Fire Chief Joe Leszek.
Continue readingNJ-SP Music Department Receives Donation of More than $600 from Knox Masonic Lodge
The North Judson-San Pierre Music Department will benefit from a donation that was officially accepted by school board members Tuesday night.
Continue readingSalvation Army Bell Ringers Needed for Starke County Locations
It’s nearly that time of year again, when Salvation Army bell ringers pop up all across the country, collecting funds to assist local families in need.
Salvation Army Bell Ringer coordinator Joe Lopez is currently searching for more volunteers willing to provide a helping hand at the Starke County locations.
Continue readingISTA Officials Plan for Around 10,000 People to Participate in Red for Ed Action Day
When Indiana Legislators gather in the State House today to prepare for the upcoming General Assembly, they will be met by thousands of Hoosier educators and supporters pushing for children and education to be a priority.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Provides Update about Owner Occupied Rehab Grant Program
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok provided an update about the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Grant program when City Council members met for their first meeting of the month.
Continue readingSchambers Masonry Completes Repairs at North Judson Town Hall
Repairs to the Town Hall building in North Judson are complete. Town Council members approved a Purchase Order from Schambers Masonry for the work when they met Monday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Meets Tonight
An update over the process to bring a School Resource Officer to North Judson-San Pierre will be provided when school board members meet tonight.
Continue readingMan Attempted to Evade Knox City Police, Leading to Pursuit Saturday Night
A Demotte man is facing multiple charges after reportedly attempting to evade Knox City Police officers Saturday evening.
Continue readingCity of Knox Saves Big by Preparing Paperwork for Sale of Surplus Property in House
Knox officials were able to save several hundred dollars by personally preparing paperwork related to the sale of surplus property.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
The North Judson Town Council is expected to reach a decision about health insurance for Town employees when members meet tonight.
Continue readingProgram Offering Free 2-Year Degree to Volunteer First Responders Highlighted by LEPC
A program that allows volunteer first responders to obtain college classes free of charge was highlighted when the Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee met last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Permits Town Marshal to Order New Vehicle
When the North Judson Town Council approved their budget for 2020 about $30,000 was dedicated to purchasing a new squad car.
During the first Town Council meeting of the month, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher asked for permission to put the order in for vehicle.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Calls for Additional Peppermint Parade Participants and Volunteers
Less than fifteen participants have turned in an application to be a part of the Knox Peppermint Parade this year so Mayor Dennis Estok in encouraging people to sign-up before it’s too late.
Continue readingFormer Starke County Deputy Prosecutor Appointed to Porter County Circuit Court
A former Starke County Deputy Prosecutor was recently announced as Governor Eric Holcomb’s appointment for the Porter County Circuit Court.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Health Insurance Switch with City Council
Knox City Council members were recently informed that the City will be switching its health insurance plan and the change is expected to save the City and employees money.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Hears Concerns about Reportedly Dangerous Dogs
A resident who lives on Leslie Street in North Judson came before Town Council members during their first meeting of the month to address concerns about dangerous dogs at a neighboring property.
Continue readingNJ Officials Advise Residents to Trickle Water When Temps Remain Below 30 Degrees Consistently
To help residents keep meters and pipes from freezing up this winter, North Judson officials recently issued a reminder to leave water trickling when temperatures are consistently below 30 degrees.
Continue readingKnox City Council Nominates Member to Economic Development Commission
The Knox City Council nominated Bill Gustafson to the city’s Economic Development Commission during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Region Reps Elaborate on RDP for Stellar Selection Committee
Region representatives from the Constellation of Starke were in Indianapolis Tuesday afternoon, fulfilling one of the last steps in the Stellar Program process before this year’s designation is announced in December.
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